There are more and more people choosing to use these medications, so statistics may change over time. Studies by the drugmakers include the following statistics:
In studies, weight loss in adults was assessed over a 68-week period.
Patients taking Wegovy lost an average of 35 lbs (15.9 kg), or about 15% of their body weight compared to 6 lbs (2.7 kg), or roughly 2.5% body weight in the placebo group.
83% of adults taking Wegovy lost 5% or more of their weight.
66% of adults taking Wegovy lost 10% or more of their weight.
48% of adults taking Wegovy lost 15% or more of their weight.
A small percentage of people don’t keep taking these medications due to side-effects such as nausea or abdominal discomfort.
Similarly, Mounjaro, currently approved for treating diabetes, showed average weight loss approximately as high as 20 pounds.